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The US-Iran conflict's impact on Russia presents a complex scenario, potentially acting as both a major geopolitical defeat and a significant economic opportunity

Tensions between the United States and Iran have been ongoing for a long time.

The Chinese supply ship Taihu is moored in False Bay near Simon's Town, South Africa, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht) The Chinese supply ship Taihu is moored in False Bay near Simon's Town, South Africa, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo ...

Geopolitics will be the main theme of the day, with markets watching the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia.

Iran temporarily and partially shut down the Strait of Hormuz – the maritime entryway that handles over 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipping – ahead of a second round of nuclear talks with the US.

Something big is happening between Russia and Iran… and it’s happening in the sky. Over just three days, at least three massive Russian cargo planes quietly flew from southern Russia straight into Iran.

Supplies of Urals, along with other export grades such as Sokol and Varandey, have added to regular shipments of Russia’s flagship ESPO blend exported from the Far East port of Kozmino, which is geographically closer to China.